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by simonnorthroad
25 Apr 2025 08:18
Forum: The 500
Topic: 500 parts list
Replies: 8
Views: 814

Re: 500 parts list

Yes there is a separate parts book for the 6 speed bikes. I have a fat photocopy
by simonnorthroad
14 Apr 2025 12:19
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: 175 Tresette HINTS AND TIPS
Replies: 8
Views: 2953

Re: 175 Tresette HINTS AND TIPS

My emails with 175 info to your desaxe350@ email have all bounced back...give me your current email and Ill resend. I did PM you about this but have heard nothing back
by simonnorthroad
10 Apr 2025 08:58
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Green spot Transducer
Replies: 5
Views: 429

Re: Green spot Transducer

I will almost certainly have one, if not.

Email me if still in need: moriniboy23@yahoo.co.uk

Simon
by simonnorthroad
10 Apr 2025 08:51
Forum: Pre V Twin models
Topic: 175 Tresette HINTS AND TIPS
Replies: 8
Views: 2953

Re: 175 Tresette HINTS AND TIPS

Arthur I would love a copy, even though Ive sold my Tresette Sprint. I WILL get another, or build that Settebello Rep... Im on moriniboy23@yahoo.co.uk I have some info and also have the fantastic Motociclismo D'Epoca magazine 'specials' on the 175s, which with AI can probably be scanned, then easily...
by simonnorthroad
30 Mar 2025 18:21
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Moto Morini 500 Paint set
Replies: 2
Views: 672

Re: Moto Morini 500 Paint set

Ive got a pair of 500 sidepanels.

Have some vague folk-memory about having a tailpiece too...

No 500 tank though, sorry

Im in Bath
by simonnorthroad
16 Mar 2025 12:19
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: Kickstarter mechanism for 250h/500 wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 2318

Re: Kickstarter mechanism for 250h/500 wanted

Yes it's down the different Primary gearing
by simonnorthroad
16 Mar 2025 12:15
Forum: The 500
Topic: Centre stand.....
Replies: 5
Views: 3759

Re: Centre stand.....

If your pivot points are worn or the frame bent then the rear tyre will nearly be touching the ground (depending on the rubber profile) and you will have more to lift/further to heave
by simonnorthroad
06 Mar 2025 11:58
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: 3 1/2 Clutch Cable adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 2974

Re: 3 1/2 Clutch Cable adjustment

Or just fit a Venhill clutch cable and see if the problem goes away
by simonnorthroad
06 Mar 2025 11:57
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: 175 parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1527

Re: 175 parts

Ive got a tank, and headlamp...its all the missing bits that make the project very expensive innit
by simonnorthroad
04 Mar 2025 12:20
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: 175 parts
Replies: 4
Views: 1527

Re: 175 parts

Ive long hankered after building a Settebello replica....after all that's what most Settebellos are...
by simonnorthroad
04 Mar 2025 12:05
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: Shop full of Spares. Stock from closed dealer in Barcelona
Replies: 72
Views: 42432

Re: Shop full of Spares. Stock from closed dealer in Barcelona

mikebn wrote: 28 Feb 2025 12:51 HI Ian
i need a crank for that has ball bearing on both sides and 2 sport pistons and 1 conrods
I can send you a conrod (from Bath) Mike?
by simonnorthroad
01 Mar 2025 17:02
Forum: Bikes and bits wanted
Topic: 2c fuel filler cap
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

Re: 2c fuel filler cap

The flip-up type presumably?
As fitted to Laverda twins/triples and many 1970s/80s Guzzis - have you tried Gutsibits for a used one?
by simonnorthroad
27 Feb 2025 12:49
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: Low compression 3 1/2
Replies: 46
Views: 15083

Re: Low compression 3 1/2

Use a blowtorch on that bottom pulley to get it REALLY smoking hot, then as thick a washer as you can get on there behind the circlip and a 3 legged puller. The heat finally helped shift the last one I tried after Id dished a thick washer trying to shift it. It may have been loose and the play taken...
by simonnorthroad
10 Feb 2025 17:33
Forum: Bikes and bits for sale
Topic: PAIR BRAND NEW KONI DIAL-A-RIDES 250 350 500
Replies: 1
Views: 1476

PAIR BRAND NEW KONI DIAL-A-RIDES 250 350 500

Pair of Koni Dial-A Rides, brand new Model no. 7610-1419 so listed for 250, 350 models, (even 600 Ducati twin-weight bikes) hence Morini 500 too 300mm eye-centre to eye-centre 3 position pre-load, 4 click-stop position damping settings Comes with instruction booklet £195 These are £370-430 new, made...
by simonnorthroad
17 Jan 2025 11:49
Forum: 250 Vee
Topic: 250 2C instrument surround
Replies: 11
Views: 11490

Re: 250 2C instrument surround

That's exciting news! I was talking to a friend about scanning and SD printing, but the problem is finding an undamaged one from a 250 to scan. He was cautious about finding a printable plastic suitable to withstand the use on a bike. An aluminium casting would of course solve this problem! Barry H...